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Megan K. Volk
Aug 17, 2011
MEGAN K. VOLK, age 39, beloved mother of Timothy W. Crawford; daughter of Jeanne (nee Brehm) and the late John Volk; sister of Jack and Tim Volk; niece of Eileen Brehm Rafferty (Raymond), Bill Brehm (Kima) and Tom Brehm; cousin of Tami Celesnik, Jodi Katigbak, Cindy Williams and Corryn Brehm; passed away August 17, 2011. Funeral Mass Monday, August 22,...
Dorothy A. Wienclaw
Aug 16, 2011
DOROTHY A. WIENCLAW (nee Hruby) age 93. Beloved wife of 70 years to Edward; mother of Robert; dear sister of Florence Tindera, Rita Fusec, Robert, and the late George, Leonard, and Joseph; aunt of many. Special thanks to the care given to her at Wellington Place and the Olmsted Manor. Passed away peacefully Aug. 16, 2011. Funeral Mass Friday Aug....
Elizabeth B. Prokop
Aug 15, 2011
ELIZABETH B. PROKOP (nee Scislowski), beloved wife of the late Peter J.; mother of Peter (Mary Lynn) and Carol Janas; grandmother of Kevin (Katie), Julie Nelson (Paul), Erik Janas, Jennifer Nabers (Darrell) and Michael Janas; great-grandmother of seven; sister of the late Joseph Scislow, Clarence Scislow and Jean Tolle; aunt and great aunt of many. Passed away August 15, 2011....
Thomas W. Cottom
Aug 15, 2011
THOMAS W. COTTOM (retired Cleveland Firefighter) beloved husband of Malven "Mal" (nee Ignatz) father of Sharon Fedor, Thomas M. (Elizabeth), Kevin (Mary), Barry and Christina; grandfather of 6; brother of Edward and the late Richard; uncle and great uncle of many; passed away August 15, 2011. WWII Navy veteran, Purple Heart recipient. Funeral Service Saturday, August 20, 10 A.M. in...
Ralph Smith
Aug 14, 2011
RALPH SMITH age 89. Beloved husband of the late Georgia (nee Brunt); father of Dennis, Myra Wilson (Robert), Valerie Smith, Kenneth, Phillip, W. Patrick (Betsy), and Kerry Fioritto (Steve); grandfather of Matthew, Steven, and Julieann; brother of Patricia Betler and the late Grace, Nola Burns, Vallie Queen, Leona DuCharm, and Wanda; uncle of many. WWII 4th Marine Corp. Division Veteran...
Mary Cimino
Aug 14, 2011
MARY CIMINO (nee Lopez) beloved wife of the late Frank; mother of Donna Glassco (Ron), Rosemary "Penny" Edmonds (Bob) and Carmella (Ritson) Tischler (Al); "Nonnie" of Frank Ritson (Laura), Angelo Ritson (Bonnie); Greg Glassco, Carmen Szep, Dena Glassco, Vivian McLaughlin (Tom) and Brian Edmonds (Courtney); "Nonnie love" of 7; sister of Rosie Hall, Reba White, Lena LaRose and the late...
Doris Seuffert
Aug 13, 2011
DORIS SEUFFERT (nee Haller) age 82. Loving mother of Maryann Soos (George) and Christine Seuffert (John Kiczek); grandmother of Jennifer Padgett (Chad), William Soos (Kimberly), Karen Kiczek, and the late Tom Kiczek; great grandmother of Carson Soos. Passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 13, 2011. Funeral Service Thursday Aug. 18 at 10:30 AM in the CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME 29150...
Suzanne Merriman
Aug 13, 2011
SUZANNE MERRIMAN age 61. Mother of Megan; grandmother of Shaylynn; sister of Gary, Jerry, Marsha, Billy, Carl, and the late Jacklyn; aunt of many. Passed away Aug. 13, 2011. Memorial service Wednesday Aug. 17 at 7:00 PM. in the CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME 4420 ROCKY RIVER DR. AT PURITAS where friends may call 5:00 PM TILL TIME OF SERVICE.
Rosemary A. "Rosie" Costanzo
Aug 12, 2011
ROSEMARY A. "ROSIE" COSTANZO (nee Egan) age 67. Beloved wife of 45 years to Andrew; mother of Peggy Costanzo (Gary Richmond); grandmother of Maya and Quinn; sister of Cathy Rogers, Bill, David, and Mary Sedlak; aunt of many; dear friend and neighbor. Passed away Aug. 12, 2011. Mass of Christian Burial Friday Aug. 19 St. Angela Merici Church (20970 Lorain...
Austin F. Groden
Aug 12, 2011
AUSTIN F. GRODEN age 79. Beloved Husband of the late Joann C. (nee Kalla) and Joanne C. (nee Luchka). Loving Father of Mark (Carol), Bryan (Sandy), Michelle Hamer (Doug), and Terrence (Wanda). Grandfather of Kate, Maggie, Jack, Rebekah, Erin, and Hannah. Brother of Ann Fay and the late John. Uncle of many. U.S. Army Veteran. August 12, 2011. Funeral Mass...
Mary Ann Cherry
Aug 10, 2011
MARY ANN CHERRY (nee Antczak), age 75, beloved wife of the late Stanley C.; loving mother of Bill (Sandy), Mary Ann Sekerek (Jack) and Susan Johnston (Allen); grandmother of Billy, Emily, Jamie, Samantha, Allen and Holly; sister of Jean Elek (Dan) and Don Antczak (Bonnie); loving aunt and friend to many. Passed away August 10, 2011. Funeral Mass Saturday, August...
Michael F. Burger
Aug 10, 2011
MICHAEL F. BURGER, age 56, much loved spouse, partner and best friend of Linda (nee Wenmoth); loving son of Don (deceased) and Geraldine; beloved son-in-law of Richard and Virginia Bland; cherished brother of Donnie (deceased), Maureen Ritzman, Marcia Bis (Jim), Paula Thomas (John), Mark (Mary Beth), Lorraine Rakoczy (Joe), Patrice Williams (Ed), Joan Kettel (Michael), Ellen Wolansky (Greg), Jackie Sammon...
Rebecca M. Pasini
Aug 1, 2011
REBECCA M. PASINI age 31. Loving daughter of Linda and Daniel Pasini; cherished sister of Rachael; beloved granddaughter of the late Mildred Kmetz and Irma and Louis Pasini; dear niece, cousin, and friend of many. Passed away August 1, 2011. Funeral Mass Monday Aug. 8, St. Richard Church (26855 Lorain Rd.) at 10:00 AM. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may...
Ann M. Burger
Jul 31, 2011
ANN M. BURGER (nee Ronyetz) age 92. Wife of the late William J. Jr.; mother of William (Carol), Thomas, Lois Finlin (Jack), Michael, and the late Steven; grandmother of six; great grandmother of four. Passed away July 31, 2011. Private burial Bay Pines National Cemetery, St. Petersburg, Fl.
Kathleen M. Brightwell
Jul 31, 2011
KATHLEEN M. BRIGHTWELL (nee Berry) age 85. Loving mother of William (Sanda); grandmother of four; great grandmother of four; sister of the late Francis. Passed away July 31, 2011. Funeral Mass Wednesday Aug. 3 St. Colman Church (2027 West 65th) at 11:00 AM. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME 4420 ROCKY RIVER DR. AT PURITAS TUESDAY...
Joseph C. Lash
Jul 31, 2011
JOSEPH C. LASH age 93. Beloved husband of the late Irene (nee Emry); father of David, Nancy Kasza, Robert, James (Linda), Jean Wojciechowski (Tim), Thomas (Adrienne Murphy), Donald (Lorene), Edward (Kyle), and Joanne Goodall (Tim); grandfather of 10; great grandfather of six. Passed away July 31, 2011. Funeral Mass Wednesday Aug. 3, St. Bernadette Church (2256 Clague Rd.) at 10:00...
Edgar L. Smith
Jul 30, 2011
Edgar Lee Smith, 78, of Olmsted Township, entered eternal rest on July 30, 2011. He was born on August 7, 1932, in Haywood, WV, to Alta Belle (Martin) and Fred Logan Smith, Sr. He graduated from Victory High School in Clarksburg WV and Salem College. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War on the USS Princeton. He...
Rita F. Gurnick
Jul 27, 2011
Rita F. Gurnick (nee McGlynn). Beloved Wife of the late Raymond S. Gurnick and John M. Bothwell. Mother of John Bothwell, Maureen Shekleton, Dolores Clement, Henry Gurnick, Roberta Bothwell, Donald Bothwell, Jacqueline Gurnick, Karen McNamara, Raymond Gurnick, and Francis Gurnick. Grandmother of 20. Great Grandmother of 5. July 27, 2011. Funeral Mass Monday August 1, 2011 St. Mark Church(15800 Montrose)...
Robert H. Williams Jr.
Jul 24, 2011
ROBERT H. WILLIAMS JR. age 50. Father of Sara, Lindsay, and Adam; son of Robert Williams Sr. (Joy) and the late Mildred (nee Boggs); brother of Sandra Jones, Susan Aylward, and David; close friend of Della Warner, Rose Casale (mother of his son) and the late Dawn Kurth (mother of his daughters); uncle and friend of many. Bob was an...
Jerome O'Connor
Jul 18, 2011
Jerome "Jerry" O'Connor, 86, died July 18, 2011. Born and raised in Chicopee, MA. a beloved son of the late John and Maud (nee Horgan) O'Connor. Jerry resided in Cleveland for the lat 37 years. He served his country by enlisting in the United States Army during World War II (European theater). Trained as a tool and die maker, Jerry...
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